Tokyo Olympics struggles for youth appeal despite new sports
The Tokyo Olympics has added skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing but it hasn't been enough to attract a younger demographic.
Thu Aug 05 2021
Olympics: Climbing - Injury forces France's Bassa Mawem out of men's final
Bassa will be repatriated back to France for surgery, a committee spokesperson said.
Wed Aug 04 2021
Sport Climbing makes its Olympic debut
Here's what you need to know of the sporting event that will compete in the Olympics for the first time and who to watch out for.
Tue Aug 03 2021
Olympics: Climbing - Men begin Olympic summit attempt in sport's Games debut
Twenty men will begin their attempt to summit a new peak of competitive climbing today.
Tue Aug 03 2021
Olympics - Sport climbing: Athletes forced out of comfort zone in new combined event
Gold will go to the climber with the lowest combined score, a multiplication of their rankings in each of the three disciplines.
Mon Jun 28 2021
Breakdancing gets Olympic green light for Paris 2024
Breakdancing was one of four new sports along with skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing to get the Olympic green light.
Thu Dec 10 2020
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024